WOW inherited DEs, and a please help identify...

[Gerald_G]

Wow I told my Mom about my RAD problem, and the new found interest in DE razors. She gave me three tonight, two of which she believes belonged to my great-grandfather, and one perhaps my dad used.

Also a lot of PAL blades, which I'll post in a reply below.

#1 - I think it's a 1959 (E4) Executive.

#2 is the one I need help identifying. I can't seem to find this in the wiki database. Help would be appreciated.

#3 I think may have been my dads since my great grandfather passed in 1966 or 1967, it seems unlikely he would have a 1969 (O4) Knack.

These photos are all "as found", and I think it goes without saying that these will not be found in the "4sale" section.

 

[Gerald_G]

Oh I forgot to post, #2 has date code Y4

The PAL Blades pics ...
Anyone know anything about these blades?

 

[mblakele]

#2 is a fat handle Tech - nice razors!

 

[grump]

#2 would be Gillette Tech gold fat handle,

 

[Gerald_G]

thanks - I'll wonder back to the wiki now for a read...

 

[pauls51]

Nice looking Executive !

 

[Uncle Erik]

Score! I don't know if I'd use the blades, but the razors are terrific. Don't toss the blades - the old packs look nice in a display and have collector interest.

 

[michiganlover]

#3 would be a Slim Twist, and not a Knack.

The Knack has a different pattern on the handle, along with the handle having a metal piece on the end of the handle:

 

[Blue-EyedSon]

Great finds! And they are even better as family heirlooms.

 

[blackfoot]

Great finds! And they are even better as family heirlooms.

+1!

 

[Gerald_G]

Thanks for the correction michiganlover, and yes, Alex, the date code on the Exec is "E4".

 

[benvh]

Nice haul! Even better with the sentimental value. Congrats!

 

[natchez]

Executives are great shavers. Clean them up and give them a try. They look to be in fine shape.

 

[americanarmsdealer]

Great razors! I think you'll find the Gold Fat Handle Tech is an excellent shaver as well! Looks like it's in awesome condition, too.

 

[Gerald_G]

The Slim Twist does not seem to be in the Gillette database, or date info. Does anyone know its full production date range?

Thanks
Gerald

 

[Go West Young Man]

Pay extra attention to cleaning that Executive carefully - the gold can flake off if you're too aggressive.

 

[Pumpkin]

Very nice score Gerald

The Slim Twist does not seem to be in the Gillette database, or date info. Does anyone know its full production date range?

Thanks
Gerald

All 3 should be really nice shavers. The Slim Twist feels very similar to a 60's Super Speed...the heads are almost identical. I believe they were produced up to the late 70's.